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_____ 747 a. To implement and maintain traffic and pedestrian operational safety and security enhancements and secure the seat of government, and pursuant to the responsibilities of the Department of General Services (DGS) (§ 2.2-1129) and the Division of Capitol Police (DCP) (§ 30-34.2:1), DGS and DCP shall control rights-of-way and pedestrian and vehicular traffic that are in the state's primary highway system located in the capitol complex. b. All property controlled by the Department of General Services shall require a permit for use by persons, organizations, or groups for events. Such events are eligible for a permit when the use will not interfere with or disrupt a function sponsored by the Commonwealth of Virginia government entity in support of an agency's mission. The Department shall prepare and publish on its website the requirements for the submission, processing, review, and disposition of permit applications for events on property controlled by the Department to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the public; coordinate multiple uses of the property; preserve the rights of individuals to free expression; and to protect the Commonwealth from financial and property losses. For the purposes of this subsection, an “event” means the assemblage on property controlled by the Department of ten (10) or more persons for any demonstration, rally, march, performance, picketing, speechmaking, holding of vigils, sit-ins, or other activities that involve the communication or expression of views or ideas having the effect, intent, or propensity to draw a crowd or onlookers. An “event” does not include casual use of the property by visitors or tourists. All existing regulations for the use of property controlled by the Department shall remain in effect unless amended or rescinded. The Virginia Division of Capitol Police and other law enforcement entities having jurisdiction shall enforce the Department's property use requirements. § 4-6.00 POSITIONS AND EMPLOYMENT § 4-6.01 EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION a. The compensation of all kinds and from all sources of each appointee of the Governor and of each officer and employee in the Executive Department who enters the service of the Commonwealth or who is promoted to a vacant position shall be fixed at such rate as shall be approved by the Governor in writing or as is in accordance with rules and regulations established by the Governor. No increase shall be made in such compensation except with the Governor's written approval first obtained or in accordance with the rules and regulations established by the Governor. In all cases where any appointee, officer or employee is employed or promoted to fill a vacancy in a position for which a salary is specified by this act, the Governor may fix the salary of such officer or employee at a lower rate or amount within the respective level than is specified. In those instances where a position is created by an act of the General Assembly but not specified by this act, the Governor may fix the salary of such position in accordance with the provisions of this subsection. b. Annual salaries of persons appointed to positions by the General Assembly, pursuant to the provisions of §§ 2.2-200 and 2.2- 400, Code of Virginia, shall be paid in the amounts shown. However, if an incumbent is reappointed, his or her salary may be as high as his or her prior salary. July 1, 2024 June 11, 2025 to to June 10, 2025 June 30, 2026 Chief of Staff $223,610 $230,318 Secretary of Administration $214,939 $221,387 Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry $219,775 $226,368 Secretary of Commerce and Trade $214,939 $221,387 Secretary of the Commonwealth $219,775 $226,368 Secretary of Education $214,939 $221,387 Secretary of Finance $224,861 $231,607 Secretary of Health and Human Resources $214,939 $221,387 Secretary of Labor $214,939 $221,387 Secretary of Natural and Historic $214,939 $221,387